Gentry

usgb/ˈdʒentri/
noun

People of high social class, especially in the past.

As a young woman, she was introduced to the gentry through her father's business.
Visual representation of "gentry" - People of high social class, especially in the past.

Often appears as...

  • landed gentry
  • local gentry
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Historical Context

Understand 'gentry' as a historical social class below nobility.

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In period dramas, characters often reverence the gentry.
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Not Modern

Rarely used in modern context, 'gentry' often refers to past societies.

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The gentry once had significant influence in rural communities.
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Cultural Nuance

In literature, 'gentry' can imply refined manners and cultivated habits.

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She aspired to the sophistication of the gentry.
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